Ambergris Caye

Belize

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July 19th 2008
We took a mini-van from Flores to Belize, which took 6 hours with a lunch stop. We were dropped off at the Ferry terminal in Belize City and caught a boat to Ambergris Caye. We had booked a dive package a few months ago which turned out to be a good deal, 7 nights in a hotel and 11 dives, including the blue hole for USD$600 each. It was a bit of an indulgence, but I have always wanted to dive in B ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Belize

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Territorial disputes between the UK and Guatemala delayed the independence of Belize (formerly British Honduras) until 1981. Guatemala refused to recognize the new nation until 1992. Tourism has become the mainstay of the economy. The country remains... ... read more